March 12, 2010

'security' Tag Index

Motorola to Discuss Enterprise Communications at IWCE

Motorola experts to discuss emerging technologies at the Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE).
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The Armored Browser Gets a Boost from Blue Coat

Novel technology from Blue Coat leads to a new company called Quaresso and a new type of browser experience with security controls provided remotely.
Tags: security, networking, Blue Coat, Browers, Quaresso

Belden Announces Hirschmann Mach 1040 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

The Mach 1040 Gigabit Ethernet Switch is a 19-in. rack-mount Layer-2 switch.
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Homeland Security Looks at Expansion of Internet Monitoring

Homeland Security and the National Security Agency may be taking a closer look at Internet communications in the future.
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VeriSign Updates on Deployment of DNSSEC

The registry operator is on schedule with its rollout of DNSSEC on the top-level domain servers that it operates.
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Know the Security Challenges of IPv6

NIST warns network engineers and administrators to be ready for the security challenges of IPv6.
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Leverage the Cloud as Attack Traffic Defense Mechanism

More than 200 Gigabytes per second is waged at the online infrastructure of several agencies of a particular government.
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Will 'Chuck Norris' Prompt Vendors to Change Default Settings?

Vendors have been unwilling to change their position on default settings unless "something happens".
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Improve Authentication and Access Control on Windows Server 2008

Configuring Windows Server 2008 features will improve authentication and access control in your network.
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Trustwave NAC is Common Criteria Validated

Trustwave has been validated for Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 2.
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Enterprises Support Private Clouds, not Public

Enterprises are experimenting with the private cloud computing but are not ready to tap in to public clouds just yet.
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Enterprise Readies Corporate Networks for Mobile Apps

This year we can expect to see more enterprises allowing teleworkers to remotely access the corporate network.
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Google Wants Enterprises to Embrace Buzz

Google plans to embrace the social networking experience with Google Buzz. Will businesses join in?
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Apple Makes an Enterprise Push

Enterprise IT departments can look to partners, not Apple for support
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Network Bog a Public Cloud Concern

When it comes to the cloud there are obvious benefits and challenges. One concern is that if the the network goes down, you lose your cloud.
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New DNSSEC Exploit Revealed, Should You Be Worried?

Its severity is rated "low," but patches are out for the second flaw in DNSSEC to be discovered in three months. DNS experts say some exploits are to be expected as the transition continues.
Tags: open source, security, DNSSEC, vulnerability

L0phtcrack Provides Industrial Strength Password Auditing

Paul RubensBought by Symantec, buried and now back in the hands of its creators, L0phtcrack provides network administrators with a way to mass-audit passwords on their networks, then remediate problem accounts.
Tags: Windows, authentication, security, Linux, passwords

Does Size Matter? Picking a Sane Password Policy

Paul RubensThe problem with user-hostile password policies and the associated feats of memorization involved is how poorly they address every other threat to your network besides dictionary attacks.
Tags: policy, security, passwords

Strike the Right Balance with Your Password Policy

Paul RubensFormulating password policy is a balancing act - a trade-off between usability and security
Tags: policy, security, corporate, passwords

Security As a Service Appearing Up and Down the Food Chain

Even large enterprises are taking a second look at security appliances and considering a move to the cloud.
Tags: SaaS, security, networking

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